The Review - EXHIBITION Published: 5 December 2008
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CORIANDER PRINTS Jill George Gallery
SCREEN printing is sometimes unfairly seen as the runt of the art world litter. But ever since Andy Warhol thought Marilyn Monroe would make a nice subject, the technique has come up in the world. A new exhibition at Soho’s Jill George Gallery is adding to its cachet, boasting some of best in the business, from Peter Blake to Damien Hirst.
Celebrating the work of the Coriander Print Studio, it will also mark the debut of a new print series by renowned British artist Bruce McLean.
Founded in 1972 by painter Brad Faine, the Coriander is one of Europe’s longest established and most prolific producers of limited edition prints.
All the prints are first generation works and therefore originals in their own right.
With Christmas just around the corner and art prices out of reach for most mere mortals, prints are experiencing a mini-renaissance.
• Coriander Prints, Jill George Gallery, Lexington Street, W1, until December 23.
Free. 020 7439 7319. www.jillgeorgegallery.co.uk